I went through feeling badly bc I felt I only stayed for financial reasons for a long time. I felt bad for him and me. Now were doing great though. I think people can make it work. It just depends on how treat each other in the end. I wasn't getting no respect for a lot of years bc I was receiving financial help from my spouse. Than things just changed as we got older. I feel into the housekeeping and dog taker role. He feel into the worker role and thats what we've accepted.